Friends at PaleyFest LA 1996: Full Conversation

Cast and creators of NBC’s Friends gather at PaleyFest LA 1996 to celebrate their show. Topics include: changes requested by network executives after hearing the show’s premise; the casting process; how the actors helped their characters evolve; the slow burn of the Rachel-Ross romance; real-life friendships among the cast; the fate of Marcel the monkey; fan rumors about Chandler and Joey’s relationship; whether the characters’ futures have been mapped out; reactions to the lesbian plotline; Kudrow’s dual role on Friends and Mad About You; and reactions to the show in foreign markets.